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    The Confession Box

    4.6 (30 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Sydney M.

    This pub was on my list from reading a blog. It did not disappoint. We went twice! Tiny authentic Irish pub. The staff are great and if you talk to them they will give you local recommendations.

    Jared M.

    Loved the upstairs / downstairs layout, a local was having a birthday that made the visit more fun to watch and laugh along. Prices were cheaper than some of the modern areas nearby. Pop in for a round, but just probably one to take it in.

    Alex M.

    Great place- massive TV's covering the world cup!!! Guinness is delicious- I took mine upstairs. Nice half open windows letting in a bit of a breeze. Very nice ambiance- Michael Collins drank here, apparently- if that is of interest to you. They've also got merchandise! T shirts (of course- 10 euro), pint glasses 5 euro, baseball hats, shot glasses- all sorts of stuff. But the real reason to come is to have a beer or a cider in a nice little pub with a great feel to it.

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    Great layout with upstairs overlooking the bar, loved the atmosphere and best Guinness out of several pubs that evening in Dublin.

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    Kayla S.

    Best pub in Dublin! Maybe Ireland, but I can't say for sure since I have not visited them all..yet. Went in on a Wednesday night late on and enjoyed Jeff's (the bartender) humor. The fellow pub goers were a good time as well. After visiting the Guinness Storehouse (hi, yes, we are tourists) we needed more Guinness - and at €4.50 a pint for a winner of the best pour in Dublin (according to Guinness), we decided to head back again on Thursday afternoon. The lady bartenders were just as nice as well as the mid-day patrons and it was fun to experience a race watched on TV. Sports + pubs in Ireland = time of your life. We'll be back through Dublin in a few days before heading back home, and we've already planned to come back and confess our sins.

    Friendliest bar I've walked into in Ireland. Small local bar, with wonderful staff && great Guinness. Great locals eager to meet and spark up a conversation. Stopped in for a soccer game and left with a great story to tell and the biggest smile.

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    Amazing little pub in the heart of Dublin. It was nice to learn that it was The Big Fella's favorite.

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    Best pub in Dublin. Staff are great and the locals very welcoming. They have their own whiskey as well which is amazing.

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    9 years ago

    Smells a little like stale testosterone, but a nice quiet little place with a lovely and welcoming atmosphere.

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    Very nice and cosy pub, where the locals are. The beer is cheaper than other places in the zone.

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    Cold beer and very clean restrooms.. Can't go wrong stopping here.

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    Nothing more than a usual irish pub. No big deal on Wednesday evening. Very quiet for over 40 years old people.

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    The Back Page - Packed house during Storm Emma!

    The Back Page

    3.9(29 reviews)
    1.3 kmBroadstone

    Good pizza and a reasonable poor of Guinness but an incredibly rude waitress. They were running a…read morespecial for Americans on Thanksgiving. We stopped in with our family for the free pizza fully intending on purchasing lots of other food and drinks. Mind you this deal was advertised in loads of Dublin websites the waitress couldn't believe we asked about the deal, she was annoyed when we asked for napkins or water, and she snapped at us when we inquired about the bill. It's too bad because the vibes were cool in this place so we had intended to stay the afternoon making further purchases. But we left because she was so snippy and rude.

    Let me set the scene…read more Dublin, Ireland. Our first stop across the Atlantic. We arrive to Storm Emma, Dublin's worst snowstorm in 35 years. Great timing, right? This resulted in us being cooped for a day in a half in our Airbnb, since most of Dublin shut down. Businesses of all kinds were closed. The cabin fever had set in. My girlfriend and I were itching to explore the pub scene or any scene for that matter! We decided to layer up and go for a walk...in 32 degree weather and a foot of snow. Hey we're Floridians, we were up for some change! Lo and behold, we look up at the pub around the corner from our Airbnb, and the doors are open. We see Dubliners out front smoking cigarettes, joshing around, happy to be out in the world. We nearly sprinted into The Back Page, which is a fantastic name for a pub by the way. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Customers were relaxed, the bartenders were chipper, and there was lots of wiggle room to sit or stand throughout the two story venue. Local beers and local whiskies filled the menu, and the prices were very reasonable. Attached to the bar is a pizza joint, I assume they are under the same ownership. We ordered the Sonia O'Sullivan pie and Bruschetta and both were excellent. Having Italy on the horizon in just a matter of days, we were not expecting 5 star pizza in Dublin. To our surprise, the texture and overall flavor of the pie were absolutely phenomenal. Full of life, cheerfulness, and exuberance at The Back Page. Recommend to anyone!

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    Joxer Dalys

    Joxer Dalys

    4.7(3 reviews)
    0.8 kmInns Quay

    Solid old man bar. All locals. No tourists besides me. If you want to chill with dudes in 80s,…read morelegit as hell.

    ahh Joxer Dalys where to begin... ok before I start, please…read morebeware, this bar is NOT going to be everyones taste, but if you want a REAL Irish bar then this is your man!!!!! Joxers is just one of those places you'll either love or hate... This place reminds a bit of Luke Kelly, its a bit rough around the edges, a bit rebellious, not some where you'd bring your granny to see, but sums up what Dublin is and it is truly one of a kind!! (although it is owned by a Kerry-man as can be seen by the exterior!) First off i have to mention this is a proper inner-city 'does what it says on the tin' Dublin pub, that gives modern Ireland the finger!!! You wont find the celtic tiger roaring in here, to be honest its a bit of a dive bar, nor will you be expected to pay 5 or 6euro a pint. The regulars are mainly local aul-lads (from the nearby flats) that live for their few pint, they are salt of the earth people and characters to say the least, and dont be alarmed if you find a few having a sneaky fag down the back, its a bit of given in this place!! if you planning on visiting joxers, it is well worth going on a sunday afternoon as there is a fantastic traditional group playing from 12pm, a raging open fire, and porter flying like theres no tomorrow... **in my eyes this pub gets 5 stars everytime, (good guinness, pool table, large screen for matches, big open fire, bita atmosphere, decent music, smoking ban???) but it is not a going to be for everyone and for those i will say stick to Temple Bar...

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